Boss Dual Cube Bass LX

BOSS Dual Cube Bass LX - Ultra-versatile desktop amplifier with professional tones and effects, extended stereo sound and wide range for performance, recording and live transmission.

The ultimate CUBE Bass experience for home and wherever you are

For over four decades, CUBE amplifiers have provided exceptional value to musicians everywhere, delivering great sound and versatile features in portable designs, from anywhere. DUAL CUBE BASS LX is the most advanced compact CUBE bass amplifier yet, packed with evolved BOSS technologies for the ultimate home practice experience. This thunderbox punches well above its weight, offering rich, full sound and a variety of fun rhythm patterns to jam along with. It also includes a generous range of connectivity options, expanding your range to stage performance, recording and many other applications.

• Features

  • Ultra-portable stereo bass amplifier with professional sound and features
  • Two custom 5-inch speakers
  • Stereo power amplifier of 10 watts (5 watts x 2)
  • Five types of preamplification: Super Flat, Flat, Vintage, Modern and Rock
  • Compressor/limiting control tailored for bass
  • Chorus, flanger, touch wah, delay and reverb effects
  • Three-band equalizer
  • Store amplifier and effects settings in 15 memories (3 memories for each amplifier type)
  • Powered by AC adapter (included) or eight AA batteries
  • Onboard rhythms with 27 different patterns (nine types and three variations each)
  • Edit sounds, access additional rhythm variations and more with the dedicated DUAL CUBE BASS LX editor
  • Balanced stereo XLR line output
  • Headphones/Rec jack with support for a microphone for inline monitoring
  • USB audio for direct recording and live streaming
  • Control jack for up to two external switches
  • i-CUBE Link/Aux In jack for audio playback
  • Selectable Loopback function for USB and i-CUBE Link/Aux In
  • Onboard looper (requires optional footswitch)
  • Connector for optional dual Bluetooth® Audio MIDI adapter (BT-DUAL)

• Find out more details

  Stage sound at home

  With its custom stereo speaker system and advanced cabinet design, DUAL CUBE BASS LX delivers big, refined tones that you won’t believe come from such a small amplifier. Five different types of preamplification are available, providing uncolored sounds for studio playing and slap, vintage sounds for classic styles, and aggressive modern tones for heavy genres. With a natural feel and an organic response perfected through decades of BOSS amplifier development, you have an endlessly inspiring platform to hone your skills and explore new techniques.

  

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  Find your voice

  DUAL CUBE BASS LX offers a variety of bass-tuned effects, including many with expansive stereo sound. Shape your basic tone with compression or drive, add colour with touch wah, flanger or chorus, and bring spatial depth with delay or reverb. Each amplifier type includes three user memories, allowing you to store your amplification, EQ and effects settings for quick recall. The DUAL CUBE BASS LX editor lets you dive even deeper, providing access to effect variations and detailed parameter changes from your Mac or Windows computer.

  

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  Get into the groove

  Make your practice sessions more fun and productive with the powerful built-in Rhythm Guide. There are new rhythm types with three pattern variations each, ranging from a basic metronome to realistic drum grooves in rock, jazz, metal, Latin and other styles. Using the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor, you can explore a total of 91 rhythm variations and save your favourites in the amplifier. With high-performance stereo speakers, the rhythms and backing tracks are presented in full detail for a rich and engaging experience.

  

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  Beyond your bedroom

  Thanks to its ultra-flexible connectivity, DUAL CUBE BASS LX far exceeds the capabilities of other compact amplifiers. Use the balanced stereo XLR line output to connect directly to a PA system and perform on stage. Or capture sounds ready for mixing in music software on a computer or mobile device via USB or i-CUBE Link. If you enjoy live streaming, you can capture your voice with a microphone for headphones and send it to the USB and i-CUBE Link outputs along with the bass sound. And with the ability to use AC or battery power, you can express yourself absolutely anywhere.

  

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  Expand your possibilities

  With optional footswitches from the FS series, you can manually operate the Rhythm Guide and unlock access to the built-in looper to create layered performances. And by connecting the optional dual Bluetooth® Audio MIDI adapter, you can go even further with a smartphone or tablet. Stream music wirelessly from your device and use the iOS/Android version of the DUAL CUBE BASS LX Editor to modify sounds and control amplifier functions remotely. Or pair with the wireless MIDI expression pedal EV-1-WL for cable-free wah and volume operation.

  

• Technical Specifications

  Nominal output power	10 W (5 W+5 W)
  Nominal input level	INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm) i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN: -20 dBu (15 k ohm)
  Nominal output level	LINE OUT L, R: -10 dBu
  Speakers	12 cm x 2
  Controls	Power switch COMP/DRIVE button DRIVE button AMP TYPE button (SUPER FLAT, FLAT, VINTAGE, MODERN, ROCK) MEMORY button GAIN button VOLUME button BASS button MIDDLE button TREBLE button EFFECTS button (CHORUS, FLANGER, T-WAH) DELAY/REVERB button START/STOP button PATTERN button (METRONOME, JAZZ, ROCK, BLUES, R&B, FUNK, METAL, LATIN, COUNTRY) VARIATION button TAP TEMPO button VOLUME button (RHYTHM GUIDE) MIC VOL button MASTER button LOOPBACK switch (i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN) LOOPBACK switch (USB)
  Indicators	POWER DRIVE MEMORY START/STOP VARIATION REC PLAY DUB
  Connectors	INPUT jack: 1/4 inch phone type PHONES/REC OUT jack: Mini stereo phone type (Stereo, CTIA) i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN jack: Mini stereo phone type (Stereo, CTIA) LINE OUT L, R connectors: XLR type FOOT SW jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type Bluetooth adapter connector: Dedicated connector USB port: USB B DC IN jack
  Power supply	AC adapter (DC 9 V) Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 8 Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8
  Current consumption	370 mA
  Battery life under continuous use conditions	Alkaline battery: approximately 8 hours Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: approximately 10 hours (*1) *1 When using batteries with a capacity of 2,500 mAh. * These may vary depending on battery specifications, battery capacity and usage conditions.
  Included accessories	User manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE UNIT AC adapter Power cable Mini cable (mini phone type with 4 poles)
  Dimensions	Width: 341 mm Depth: 205 mm Height: 261 mm
  Weight (excluding AC adapter)	4.4 kg